Establish a Service

To establish or cancel water or sewer service with Richland County Utilities, follow the directions below. If you have questions, please call (803) 401-0050, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or refer to the following:

If you are unable to come to RCU office, you may execute Special Power of Attorney, to authorize someone else to act on your behalf. Please use the form below or provide your own, The form must include the property owner’s signature, a witness signature, as well as a separate notary signature that includes the proper notarization.

Complete the following forms:

You will need:

One of the following valid picture identification forms:

Drivers license

State issued identification card

Military-issued identification card

Passport

A copy of the lease with the name of the tenant and landlord along with their signatures. OR Proof you purchased the property (a copy of the recorded deed, closing statement, or copy of paid property tax receipt)

If you are unable to come to RCU office, you may execute Special Power of Attorney, to authorize someone else to act on your behalf. Please use the form below or provide your own, The form must include the property owner’s signature, a witness signature, as well as a separate notary signature that includes the proper notarization.